| What is the purpose of the Sample Registration System in India? | the largest demographic survey in the country mandated to provide annual estimates of fertility as well as mortality indicators at the State and National level | The Sample Registration System (SRS) is the largest demographic survey in the country mandated to provide annual estimates of fertility as well as mortality indicators at the State and National level. The present Report contains data on fertility and mortality indicators for the year 2019 for India and bigger States/UTs. | 40 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/44375/download/48046/SRS_STAT_2019.pdf | The Sample Registration System (SRS) is the largest demographic survey in the country mandated to provide annual estimates of fertility as well as mortality indicators at the State and National level. | 22 | page=22,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the significance of mortality in demographic studies? | one of the basic components of population change and the related data is essential for demographic studies and public health administration | Mortality is one of the basic components of population change and the related data is essential for demographic studies and public health administration. It is the principal ingredient for population projections and life tables. | 13 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/44375/download/48046/SRS_STAT_2019.pdf | Mortality is one of the basic components of population change and the related data is essential for demographic studies and public health administration. | 147 | page=147,block=5 | 0.850 | valid |
| What type of exercise is the baseline survey? | a decennial exercise which takes place after availability of new frame through latest census | Data collection 1.24 In the baseline survey, which is conducted jointly by both the enumerator and the supervisor, the data is being collected in Forms 1, 2 and 3 and Form 0 is also filled at the end of survey in a unit. The baseline survey is a decennial exercise which takes place after availability of new frame through latest census. The data collection in the field is carried out by the enumerators for continuous enumeration and supervisors for retrospective survey. | 244 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/44375/download/48046/SRS_STAT_2019.pdf | The baseline survey is a decennial exercise which takes place after availability of new frame through latest census. | 33 | page=33,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What are natural divisions as defined in the Sample Registration System? | National Sample Survey (NSS) classified group of contiguous administrative districts with distinct geographical and other natural characteristics | The main objective of SRS is to provide reliable estimates of birth rate, death rate and infant mortality rate at the natural division level for major States and at the State level for smaller States. Natural divisions are National Sample Survey (NSS) classified group of contiguous administrative districts with distinct geographical and other natural characteristics. It also provides data for other measures of fertility and mortality including total fertility, infant and child mortality rate at higher geographical levels. Structure of the Sample Registration System 1. | 223 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/44375/download/48046/SRS_STAT_2019.pdf | Natural divisions are National Sample Survey (NSS) classified group of contiguous administrative districts with distinct geographical and other natural characteristics. | 28 | page=28,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does the Gross Reproduction Rate (GRR) measure? | the average number of female children a woman is expected to give birth during her entire reproductive span | 3. Another refined measure of fertility which accounts for future mothers is the Gross Reproduction Rate (GRR). It measures the average number of female children a woman is expected to give birth during her entire reproductive span conforming to the age specific fertility rates (ASFRs) for a given year, if there is no mortality. The estimated value of GRR for India in the year 2019 is 1.0 and varies from 0.8 in urban areas to 1.1 in rural areas. Values of GRR by residence for India and bigger States/UTs for the year 2019 are presented below in Statement 26. Chart 52 presents levels of GRR by residence for India and bigger States/UTs. Statement 26 GRR (Gross Reproduction Rate) by residence, India and bigger States/UTs, 2019 India and bigger States/UTs Total Rural Urban India 1.0 1.1 0. Andhra Pradesh 0.7 0.8 0. Assam 1.1 1.1 0. Bihar 1.4 1.5 1. Chhattisgarh 1.1 1.2 0. Delhi 0.6 0.7 0. | 124 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/44375/download/48046/SRS_STAT_2019.pdf | It measures the average number of female children a woman is expected to give birth during her entire reproductive span conforming to the age specific fertility rates (ASFRs) for a given year, if there is no mortality. |
| What does the Total Marital Fertility Rate (TMFR) represent? | the average number of children expected to be born per married woman during the entire span of her reproductive period | 3. Like TFR, Total Marital Fertility Rate (TMFR) is the cumulative value of age specific marital fertility rates at the end of the reproductive period. It indicates the average number of children expected to be born per married woman during the entire span of her reproductive period, if the ASMFRs continue to be the same and if there is no mortality. The TMFRs worked out on the basis of ASMFRs for the year 2019 are given below in Statement 29 for India and bigger States/UTs separately for rural and urban areas. The TMFR for India is found to be 5.1 and varies from 4.7 in urban areas to 5.3 in rural areas. Chart 54 presents the TMFRs by residence for India and bigger States/UTs. Statement 29 TMFRs (Total Marital Fertility Rates) by residence, India and bigger States/UTs, 2019 India and bigger States/UTs Total Rural Urban India 5.1 5.3 4. Andhra Pradesh 3.8 4.0 3. Assam 6.2 6.3 5. | 165 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/44375/download/48046/SRS_STAT_2019.pdf | It indicates the average number of children expected to be born per married woman during the entire span of her reproductive period, if the ASMFRs continue to be the same and if there is no mortality. |
| What is the definition of General Fertility Rate (GFR)? | the number of live births per thousand women in the reproductive age group 15-49 years | 3. Estimates of General Fertility Rate (GFR), a refined measure of fertility, being defined as the number of live births per thousand women in the reproductive age group 15-49 years, is a useful tool for measuring fertility. The GFR for all-India and bigger States/UTs are given below in Statement 17 separately for rural and urban areas. At the national level, 68.7 children were born to every thousand women aged 15-49 years. This number varies from 55.2 in urban areas to 75.6 in rural areas. Among the bigger States/UTs, GFR varies from 46.7 in Kerala to 96.8 in Bihar. Chart 33 gives a pictorial comparison of bigger States/UTs by level of GFR. It can be seen that there is a negligible difference in the GFR of rural and urban areas of Kerala. Chart 34 gives the distribution of bigger States/UTs by values of GFR for rural and urban areas. | 95 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/44375/download/48046/SRS_STAT_2019.pdf | Estimates of General Fertility Rate (GFR), a refined measure of fertility, being defined as the number of live births per thousand women in the reproductive age group 15-49 years, is a useful tool for measuring fertility. |
| What is the general sample design used for SRS? | a uni-stage stratified simple random sample without replacement | for death events are: identification code of the head of household and mother in infant death, relationship of the deceased to head, date of death and sex of the deceased. 1. Field verification of unmatched and partially matched events: Every unmatched or partially matched event is verified by a visit to the concerned household. This is done either by a third person or jointly by the supervisor and the enumerator, depending upon the availability of staff. Sample design 1. The Sample design adopted for SRS is a uni-stage stratified simple random sample without replacement except in stratum II (larger villages) of rural areas, where two stage stratification has been applied. In rural areas of bigger States/UTs (population with ten million or more as per Census 2011), the NSS natural division is the first level of geographical stratification. | 514 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/44375/download/48046/SRS_STAT_2019.pdf | The Sample design adopted for SRS is a uni-stage stratified simple random sample without replacement except in stratum II (larger villages) of rural areas, where two stage stratification has been applied. |
| What is the purpose of periodic training provided to enumerators? | to clarify the doubts and also to keep the enumerators update with the improvements introduced in the system | This is followed by trainings at periodic intervals to clarify the doubts and also to keep the enumerators update with the improvements introduced in the system from time to time. Besides, they are also provided with a manual of instructions for day-to-day consultation to remove the difficulties in course of work. Supervisors are also given necessary training with a view to enabling them to carry out the half-yearly surveys properly and efficiently. They are also provided with a manual of instructions named “Instruction cum operating Manual” for this purpose. In addition to these, various State officials associated with the implementation of the SRS are also given necessary training. The detailed instructions and guidance, with regard to the various stages of work, to these officials have also been explained in the Instruction cum operating Manual. 1. | 52 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/44375/download/48046/SRS_STAT_2019.pdf | This is followed by trainings at periodic intervals to clarify the doubts and also to keep the enumerators update with the improvements introduced in the system from time to time. |
| What is the purpose of registration of births and deaths in developing countries? | an important source for demographic data for socio-economic development and population control | Registration of births and deaths is an important source for demographic data for socio-economic development and population control in developing countries. The data on population growth, fertility and mortality serves as the prime constituent for population projections. Apart from these vital indicators, an adequate evaluation of a number of programs in the health sector, including family planning, maternal and reproductive health, immunization programs, is dependent upon the availability of accurate, up-to-date fertility and mortality data. the need for dependable demographic data was felt soon after independence heralding the era of five year planning. The registration of births and deaths started on voluntary basis and there was no uniformity in statistical returns resulting in both under-registration and incomplete coverage. | 37 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/44375/download/48046/SRS_STAT_2019.pdf | Registration of births and deaths is an important source for demographic data for socio-economic development and population control in developing countries. |